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BMW i3 and BMW i8 (2014 - Current) The BMW i3 and BMW i8 are the first two cars launch under BMW's new sub brand BMW i. The i3 is an all carbon fiber, all electric vehicle meant for urban mobility. The BMW i8 is a carbon fiber and aluminum hybrid halo car.

Basically by doing it this way US i3s with REx will still get every single benefit of 0 emissions ratings (permanent white carpool stickers in California, for example--instead of the Volt's green ones that will phase out one day like the Prius's yellow ones already have) and BMW gets the emissions credit of a 0 emissions vehicle as well.

So sounding a little better. Still want to understand the logistics of a LA -> Las Vegas trip before I seriously consider buying...

I wouldn't recommend taking an i3 from LA to Las Vegas. Climbing Cajon Peak at 70 mph will flatten the battery. After that you will be looking for fuel every 40 to 50 miles. We've driven an i3 at 70-75 mph on a surface not that different than a typical California freeway. The ride was busy and unpleasant.

Either keep your X3 for long trips, rent something or fly there. Southwest has a dozen flights a day.

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Still I'd probably try it at least once. I'd figure on recharging for a bit at the outlet mall in Barstow. But the gas range is so damn low it's ridiculous--especially since (in America) you won't have any battery reserve if you run it dry.

The UK one is £40 per month + £20 per year. That works out to £500 per year. £500 a year gets 7 days in a one series. 7 days rental in a 3 series is available for a £78 premium. The rental company gets to choose which 1er or 3er. I'd guess a 116i SE and 318i SE but customers could end up paying all that money for a 114i ES or a 316i ES.

The base program is far to expensive for the cars offered. I could do much better renting elsewhere. The 5 series and X3 might be a better deal. I haven't worked out the points to pounds conversions for them.

The program offered by Nissan GB to Leaf owners is 14 days per year at £5 per day. The fee is payable at the time of rental and not in advance like BMW. The car will be a Nissan Note or above. In practice that probably means a Note or a Qashi. They won't give you a Micra unless specifically requested.http://www.nissan.co.uk/content/dam/...&Cs_091213.pdf

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